What are the schools like in Leonia, NJ?

Leonia is served primarily by Leonia Public School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Leonia?

The median household income in Leonia, NJ is $110,679 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Leonia, NJ?

Leonia has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.8 inches.

Leonia, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Leonia, NJ affordable or expensive?

Leonia's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Leonia is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $619,700 and the median rent is $1,953 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Leonia, NJ?

Leonia has a violent crime rate of 31.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 483.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Leonia, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Leonia is a small town of 9,273 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $110,679 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Leonia stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Leonia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Leonia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Leonia's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Leonia costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Leonia, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$619,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,953	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$110,679	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Leonia's violent crime rate is 31.6 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

31.6 /100k

Property Crime

483.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Leonia is served primarily by Leonia Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Leonia, NJ	National Avg
School District	Leonia Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	61.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Leonia sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 50.2 inches of annual precipitation and 29.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Leonia, NJ
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	50.2"
Annual Snowfall	29.8"

Demographics

Metric	Leonia, NJ	National Avg
Population	9,273	—
Median Age	45.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	42.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.0%	18.9%
Asian	37.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Palisades Park, NJ 1 mi Fort Lee, NJ 1 mi Ridgefield Park, NJ 2 mi Englewood, NJ 2 mi Bogota, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Leonia

Leonia, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07605

Leonia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leonia, NJ affordable or expensive?

Leonia's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Leonia roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $619,700 and median rent is $1,953/month.

What is the crime rate in Leonia, NJ?

Leonia's violent crime rate is 31.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 483.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Leonia?

Public schools in Leonia are operated by Leonia Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 61.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Leonia, NJ a good place to live?

Leonia, NJ has a population of 9,273, a median household income of $110,679, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Leonia?

Leonia averages 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.2 inches with about 29.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Leonia?

Leonia, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07605.

What is the population of Leonia?

The population of Leonia, New Jersey is 9,273 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Leonia?

Key numbers for living in Leonia: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $619,700, median household income $110,679, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leonia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.